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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.10, 220.55 and 55.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.10, 220.55 and 55.83 is: 83.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.10 : 220.55 = 55.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.10/220.55 = 55.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.10x = 220.55 × 55.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.10x = 12,313.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,313.31/147.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.71

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